Levelland, TX · standard
ZIP Code 79336
Hockley County, Texas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 16,972
- 15/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $61,598
- Median income Below-median income area
- $140,000
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 16.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Levelland pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 15
- people per sq mi
- 70%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 79336 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 79336 (Levelland, TX) fell -3.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.1 in 2023 to 273.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 79336 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Levelland, Hockley County, Texas, home to 16,972 residents across 1116.6 square miles, a density of 15 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 79336 reports a modest median household income of $61,598 (18% below the average Texas ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,086. The poverty rate is 14.1%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $140,000 (43% below the average Texas ZIP), and median rent is $849; owner occupancy is 69.7%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 1 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hockley County, so 79336 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 79336
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Levelland, TX
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 79336.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
42 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
37 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
36 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 79336, Levelland, TX · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
16,972
Population
1116.6
Area (sq mi)
15
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 79336?
35.4
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
10.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$61,598
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$31,086
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
22.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 79336 ranks among Texas ZIPs
Levelland, TX household income vs. every Texas ZIP code
Median household income among 1,737 reporting Texas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$61,598 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,737 Texas ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,657housing units
6,657
Total Housing Units
5,688
Occupied Units
969
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$140,000
Median Home Value
-43% vs state ZIP avg
$849
Median Rent
1977
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-3.4%
YoY Change (2024)
274
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+174%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 79336 have decreased 3.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +174% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.7% | 221 |
| 2021 | +5.5% | 234 |
| 2022 | +18.3% | 276 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 283 |
| 2024 | -3.4% | 274 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 383 business establishments in ZIP 79336, employing approximately 5,606 people with a combined annual payroll of $334,032,000.
383
Businesses
5,606
Employees
$334.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 55 | 14.4% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 47 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 42 | 11.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 37 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 36 | 9.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 8.4% |
| Construction | 26 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 20 | 5.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.6% |
| Information | 10 | 2.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 3 | 0.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 79336 vs 79380 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79380 | Whitharral, TX | 197 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 79336, both outside TX so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (16,972 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 79336 in?
ZIP code 79336 (Levelland) is located in Hockley County, Texas. Hockley County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hockley-tx.
What is the population of ZIP code 79336?
ZIP code 79336 in Levelland, TX has a population of 16,972 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 79336?
The median household income in ZIP 79336 is $61,598, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 79336?
The median home value in ZIP 79336 is $140,000, which is 50% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 79336?
The largest racial group in ZIP 79336 is White at 56.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 55.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 79336?
ZIP code 79336 has 383 business establishments employing approximately 5,606 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 79336?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 79336 are: Retail trade (55), Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction (47), Other services (except public administration) (42). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 79336?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 79336 decreased by 3.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 174%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 79336?
In ZIP code 79336, 44.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 79336?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 79336 is 22.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 79336?
In ZIP code 79336, approximately 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 79336?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 79336 is 14.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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